Photo of Fairey Swordfish Mk.II, NF370, Royal Air Force

Photo of Fairey Swordfish Mk.II, NF370, Royal Air Force
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Type: Fairey Swordfish Mk.II Aircraft Reg: NF370 MSN / CN: N/A Operator: Royal Air Force Picture Category: Maritime Patrol Aircraft / Preserved Picture ID: 1038022		Location: Duxford (QFO / EGSU) Country: UK - England Date: 26th June 2010

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Comments: Nicknamed "the Stringbag" for its ability to carry almost anything. The Swordfish was responsible for crippling the Bismark and played a major part in the defence of Malta in WW2.